Wireworms (1891)

By John Henry Comstock

Book Overview

Wireworms is a book written by John Henry Comstock, first published in 1891. The book is a comprehensive study of the wireworm, a destructive pest that attacks crops and causes significant damage to agricultural production. The wireworm is the larval stage of the click beetle, and Comstock covers the life cycle, habits, and behavior of the insect in detail. He also explores the various methods used to control and prevent wireworm infestations, including cultural practices, insecticides, and biological control agents. The book is written in a scientific style and includes numerous illustrations and photographs to aid in identification and understanding of the wireworm. Wireworms is an important reference for entomologists, farmers, and anyone interested in the study of agricultural pests.From The Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station, Bulletin 33.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120958148
• ISBN13: 9781120958143
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"